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Seven of Swords: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the Seven of Swords adds cunning, secrecy and things left unsaid. Next to bright cards: a clever strategy; with dark ones: deception or theft.

  • cunning
  • deception
  • secrecy
  • strategy
  • dodging responsibility
Element
Air
Suit
Swords
Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Seven of Swords combined with the suits

How Seven of Swords affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).

Wands

Air and Fire are friendly elements. Next to the Wands, the Seven of Swords gains support: the theme of thoughts and decisions is complemented by the theme of energy and action.

Cups

Air and Water are neutral elements. Next to the Cups, the Seven of Swords keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of feelings and relationships.

Swords

Next to other cards of its own suit, the Seven of Swords grows stronger: the theme of thoughts and decisions sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.

Pentacles

Air and Earth are opposing elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Seven of Swords weakens: the theme of thoughts and decisions comes into conflict with the theme of money and practical matters.

Seven of Swords and the Major Arcana

Seven of Swords and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of Seven of Swords and The Lovers mean?

Infidelity, a secret relationship.

What does the combination of Seven of Swords and Death mean?

The end of deception, exposure.

What does the combination of Seven of Swords and The Sun mean?

The truth comes out.

How does Seven of Swords behave next to other cards?

In combinations, the Seven of Swords adds cunning, secrecy and things left unsaid. Next to bright cards: a clever strategy; with dark ones: deception or theft.